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MASSIVE WINTER STORM BRINGS TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS TO EASTERN US
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Nicolas Adekeye / 4 months
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A powerful winter storm has gripped the eastern United States, bringing widespread travel disruptions and the heaviest snowfall in over a decade. The storm has resulted in thousands of flights being delayed or cancelled, with St Louis, Missouri being the worst-hit airport. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of “considerable disruptions to daily life” and “dangerous or impossible driving conditions and widespread closures” into Sunday. A polar vortex has brought frigid weather down from the Arctic, with extreme weather conditions accompanying it. Kansas and Missouri are under blizzard warnings, with whiteout conditions forecast. A state of emergency has been declared in several states, including Kentucky, Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. As the storm continues to wreak havoc, residents are advised to exercise extreme caution and stay indoors to avoid the treacherous conditions. The NWS has emphasized the need for people to be prepared for the severe weather, with the potential for prolonged disruptions to daily life.